Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Amputee Rehabilitation Team at the Freeman Hospital on a fixed term basis. The amputee Physiotherapy team, work across both inpatient and outpatient pathways, providing specialist Physiotherapy intervention to this complex patient group. The successful applicant will become part of a supportive, dynamic multi- disciplinary team, who strive to deliver best quality of care to both adult and paediatric patients from Newcastle and across the region. This post would suit an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist with clinical experience and an interest in amputee rehabilitation, or an established Band 6 with a specific interest in amputees as a clinical specialty. Interview Date: 09 April 2025 37 hours and 30 minutes/week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job To work as part of the physiotherapy team delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients within the speciality area To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within the speciality area To be responsible for own continued professional development Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate), to be part of the emergency duty on-call and weekend rota About us Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospital o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-09-050 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care (assessment, treatment and advice) to a complex patient group in specialty If applicable to role, participate in the Senior Physiotherapy general rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings, some of which are regional specialities Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care (assessment, treatment and advice) to a complex patient group in specialty If applicable to role, participate in the Senior Physiotherapy general rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings, some of which are regional specialities Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities. Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process Desirable Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's Improving Working Lives Skills Essential Organisation and time management skills Ability to work as part of a team Commitment to personal and service development Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Desirable IT Skills Presentation Skills Specialist treatment skills e.g. manual therapy Experience Essential NHS experience in a rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Previous experience in a senior post Experience of working with patients with physical health problems Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council Desirable Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups Person Specification Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities. Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process Desirable Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's Improving Working Lives Skills Essential Organisation and time management skills Ability to work as part of a team Commitment to personal and service development Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Desirable IT Skills Presentation Skills Specialist treatment skills e.g. manual therapy Experience Essential NHS experience in a rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Previous experience in a senior post Experience of working with patients with physical health problems Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council Desirable Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)